La vita italiana

It seems like myths and legends thrive in volcanic towns. Red-hot lava against ashen, black rock and billowing smoke evokes mysticism and the reminder that we are merely humans, that nature is a powerful force which we cannot control, which …

Did You Know that More Olive Oil Comes from Puglia than from Any Other Region in Italy? Puglia’s relationship with olive trees dates back 2700 years. 50-60 million trees (no one knows for sure) – including ancient, gnarled trees, called “ulivi …

At the heart of Expo Milan 2015, the stunning architecture of the Padiglione Italia – the only pavilion not to be dismantled after the event – has already become a symbol of the Italian excellence, modern creativity, and technological innovation. …

A dinner with almost 20 thousand guests, all dressed in white, and behind it the beautiful Reggia di Venaria Reale, considered the “Italian Versailles” The Palace is a former royal residence located in Venaria Reale in Piedmon and is one of …

The French Revolution began as an uprising of the people against the tyranny of the ancien regime, but by 1798 Napoleon had risen to power and was on a campaign of conquest throughout Europe.  While some hailed the arrival of …

In 1979, a state employee living in Milan,but from Limone sul Garda, was hospitalized and his blood work was analyzed. Test results revealed that, despite having very high cholesterol and triglycerides, there were no considerable signs of damage to the …

A bridge between the past and the present, keeping the history and looking at innovation: this is the path some Sicilian farmers are following in the area known as “Nebrodi”, a park established in 1993 that includes the most important …

With such a varied culture and heritage, there is always something worth visiting and celebrating in Italy. Here are the main events in the Italian July calendar, which are not to be missed if you are lucky enough to be …

The history of embroidery comes to life thanks to the exhibition called “Lino, Lana, Seta, Oro” which will open July 29 until November in Turin at Palazzo Madama. It features an outstanding loan: a dress baiadera of Gianfranco Ferré completely embroidered …

We are so used to casually glancing at people’s lives via social media that we don’t often take the time to look anymore.  We rarely track back to see what our lives were like in 2008 on Facebook, let alone …